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The first scheduled international departure from Liverpool John Lennon Airport since the coronavirus crisis caused most flights to be cancelled is set to take off today.

A Wizz Air flight to Budapest is due to leave LJLA in what will be the first use of the main passenger terminal since mid-April.

Barring a handful of repatriation flights, LJLA has not been operating as an international passenger airport since most companies suspended their operations earlier this year.

No passengers have passed through the terminal building since mid-April when travellers on the few departures still going ahead were directed to check in at a commercial office to the side of the main building.

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An airport spokesman said scheduled services will return to the airport over the summer but warned passengers to expect a more restricted timetable and range of destinations.

He said: "Since the beginning of the lockdown, the only regular services have been Loganair’s 11 weekly departures between Liverpool and the Isle of Man.

"However we expect to see the return of our first scheduled international flight this Saturday, with Wizz Air returning to operate a twice weekly service to Budapest, with further expansion of their schedule expected in the coming weeks in line with the lifting of various country’s restrictions."

The spokesman said Ryanair flights could begin any time after the airline resumes operations on July 1, with the possibility of easyJet services returning in late June.

LJLA has also been undertaking work in the terminal building to prepare it for an increase in passenger numbers while ensuring social distancing.

Like airports across the country, LJLA has operated at a heavily reduced level for weeks, putting it under extreme financial pressure.

Staff face job losses, reduced working hours and salary cuts, while all capital expenditure has been deferred.

Airport bosses have been lobbying government to provide more support to the aviation industry since the crisis began.

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The airport spokesman said: "The Airport is also continuing to work with industry body the Airport Operators Association, who are lobbying the Government on behalf of UK airports.

"Our asks include clarification on the proposed 14 day quarantine plans for all arriving passengers from outside the UK, Ireland and France, particularly in terms of how long this restriction may be in force for, recognising the ongoing impact this has on the industry’s recovery.

"In addition, whilst the extension of the job retention scheme is welcomed, on its own this will be insufficient to support airports through a prolonged, decline in air traffic and we are asking the Government for longer term sector-specific support.”